(Bioenergy Insight) DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to begin operating biomethane-fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a
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(EQTEC/Market Screener) EQTEC plc announced that it has signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement with Domi Ost Limited. Through the Agreement, the
July 26, 2023 Read Full Article
The Race to Invent a Greener Jet Fuel
by Ted Anton (Wall Street Journal) With airlines striving to reduce emissions, companies are working to turn beef fat, vegetable oil and
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Finalise Construction of Tønder Biogas
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) today announced the
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Policy and Schmidt Futures
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Stephanie Batchelor gave this overview of Schmidt Futures at ABLC. READ MORE WATCH Presentation
April 04, 2023 Read Full Article
LanzaTech and AMCI Acquisition Corp. II Announce Closing of Business Combination, Establishing First Public Carbon Capture and Transformation Company
(LanzaTech/Business Wire) On February 10, 2023, LanzaTech’s common stock and public warrants expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
UW–Madison Research Key to Decarbonization Plan
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are working to develop plant-based fuels
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Position Paper – The Role of Biogas and Biomethane in Pathways to Net Zero
(IEA Bioenergy) Biogas is produced as the main product of anaerobic digestion (AD) of wet biomass. Biogas can be used locally for
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Nordic Leading Supplier of Candies & Snacks Trusts in Biomethane to Fuel Delivery Fleet
(Gasum/Alt Fuels) Many companies are constantly thinking of new ways to make their operations more environmentally friendly. Orkla, a Nordic leading
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
UK Supports Three South African Bioenergy Projects through Climate Finance Accelerator
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, 15 new projects from across South Africa have been announced as the second cohort
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Geo Announces BRL 15 Million for Pilot Production of Aviation Biokerosene
(Millena Brazil/EPBR) Biotechnology company receives approval from Finep to finance part of the project; initial production will be 660 liters
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Malaysia Advances in the Race for SAF: Vandelay Ventures Readies 75 Million Gallon Project Using Sulzer Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earlier this week, we reported that Vandelay Ventures has embarked on development of a 250,000 tonne
November 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Chinese Contractor Fires up Shell’s Biofuels Facility Modules
by Xu Yihe (Upstream Energy Explored) Facility will capture CO2 emissions from manufacturing process and store them in depleted North
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Biomethane Expansion Provides Local Alternatives for Imported Gas and Synthetic Fertiliser
(Africa Business) ... “Biomethane expansion is a strong tool to replace gas imports. With natural gas prices above 100 EUR/MWh,
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Recent Point Source Capture Techno-economic Analysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This Project aims to update a 2014 NETL study that quantifies the cost and performance
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
TUI and Cepsa Join Forces to Decarbonise Flying
(TUI) Partnership on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support emission reduction in air transport; Potential to expand collaboration to include
October 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Canada Seeks Proposals for Biomass Supply Chain Projects
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Canadian government is seeking proposals for projects that will support the establishment of biomass supply
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
PRIO’s Advanced Biofuels Route – Supporting the Energy Transition and Shipping Decarbonisation
by Filipa Oliveira and Telmo Ferreira (PRIO/EurActiv) Maritime transport emits around 940 million tons of CO2 annually and is responsible for about
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Virtuous Cycles: Breakthroughs in the Use of Bacteria Are Helping Us to Build a New Green Economy.
by Peter Forbes (New Humanist) ... Humans are finally learning from the original carbon cycle, which has governed Earth for 4
July 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Going Rogue
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Biodiesel producers, for instance, have lost market share and feedstock to renewable diesel, not
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
XFuel Lands €8.2m Investment to Accelerate Roll-out of Low Carbon Fuel Technology for Land, Sea and Air
(XFuel) The investment enables the next generation technology provider to develop a first commercial-scale project for low-cost, low-carbon, drop-in fuel
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Large-Scale Cultivation of Microalgae Can Clean Emissions from Industry, Can Also Be Used in Nordic Climate
by Ulrika Bergström (Swedish Research Council/Phys.Org) Microalgae can recover greenhouse gases and nutrients from industrial waste. This technology can be used
June 23, 2022 Read Full Article
STEEL–a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
It is possible to capture carbon from industrial WASTE GASES, like STEEL mill exhaust, and to recycle it into FUELS,
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
1/10th Scale “Waste to Ethanol” Demonstration Plant Completed in Kuji City
(Sekisui) Aiming to Build a New Social System for Resource Recycling -- SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., Ltd. (President and Representative Director, Keita
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Vopak Building Storage for Shell Biorefinery
(Tank Storage) Vopak and Shell have begun a long-term co-operation deal under which Vopak will store and supply feedstocks for Shell’s
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Policies and Market in Norway
by Odd Jarle Skjelhaugen, Mats Nordum, Einar Svein, Jarle Horn and Duncan Akporiaye (Norwegian University of Life Sciences/Norwegian Environment Agency/Drivkraft
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
New Report Highlights Biomethane Ramp-up and Best Pathways for Full Renewable Gas Deployment
(European Biogas Association) By 2050, 30 to 40 % of Europe’s total gas consumption could be made up of sustainable biomethane,
November 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Twelve Produces First Batch of E-Jet® Fuel from Carbon Dioxide Through Partnership with the U.S. Air Force
(Twelve) Demonstrated for the first time, this electrochemical process enables a path to fossil-free commercial aviation fuel from CO2 from the
October 19, 2021 Read Full Article
The First Production of SAF Sustainable Aviation Fuel Developed in Canada
(SAF+ Consortium/CISION) The SAF+ Consortium ("SAF +") is proud to announce one of the first productions of sustainable aviation fuel PtL (Power to Liquids) in
October 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Potential Future Regulation Addressing Pyrolysis and Gasification Units Public Comments DEADLINE: November 8, 2021
(Federal Register) A Proposed Rule by the Environmental Protection Agency -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting information and requesting
October 12, 2021 Read Full Article
EPA Opens Comment Period Related to Pyrolysis, Gasification Regs DEADLINE: November 8, 2021
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 8 issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public
September 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels, RNG, SAF, Renewable Chem: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Praj
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) You may know Praj as a biofuels company but this slide guide from ABLC Digital
August 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen: What’s Really Real in a Gathering of Haters, Hypers, Pettifoggers, Filibusters, and Transformative Technologies Like You’ve Never Ever Seen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On June 7, 2021, the US Department of Energy launched the Hydrogen Shot, which got kinda
July 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Transport Energy & Renewables in the EU – What the Latest Commission Data Tells Us
by James Cogan (Ethanol Europe/Biofuels Digest) ... Oil maintains an overwhelming grip on the sector with a steady 94% share.
April 07, 2021 Read Full Article
UGI International Forms Exclusive, Strategic Partnership with bioLPG Producer Ekobenz to Drive bioLPG Availability in Europe
(UGI Corporation/BusinessWire) UGI International to hold exclusive rights to Ekobenz’ bioLPG supply, providing strong platform for growth across the European
February 04, 2021 Read Full Article
DOE Announces $8 Million for Projects to Develop Algae-Based CO2 Utilization DEADLINE March 2, 2021
(Department of Energy) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) announced plans to make $8 million in Federal
January 28, 2021 Read Full Article
PRIO Takes the First Step in Decarbonizing Maritime Transport in the Iberian Peninsula
(PRIO; Google translation) PRIO will launch Eco Bunkers, a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel incorporation, developed from recycling
November 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Disrupting, Scaling Up, Numbering Up: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) COVID-19 continues to change how we do things, and LanzaTech shared this illuminating slide guide on
November 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation: ‘Research Confirms UK’s Ability to Lead’
(Biofuels International) New research by industry coalition Sustainable Aviation confirms that the UK could be home to up to 14
October 22, 2020 Read Full Article
Hydrothermal Liquefaction Waste to Fuel: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Bio2Oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bio2Oil takes biomass to crude oil, like our planets process, just faster. Their technology can convert
September 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Celtic Renewables Biorefinery Sparks Boost for Scotland’s Green Economic Recovery
(Celtic Renewables) The first sign that the Scottish economy is on track for a green recovery became evident today as the
September 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Oneworld Member Airlines Commit to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
oneworld® member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first global airline alliance to unite behind
September 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Austrocel to Kick off Bioethanol Production at the End of Year
(EUWID Pulp and Paper News) Dissolving pulp producer Austrocel has a multi-year bioethanol supply agreement with Austria's oil and gas
August 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Bill Gates-Led Fund Invests in Synthetic Palm Oil Startup
by Akshat Rathi (Bloomberg Green) C16 Biosciences uses yeast to convert food waste and industrial byproducts into a sustainable alternative. Breakthrough
April 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Cielo Solicits Waste Feedstock for Nova Scotia Renewable Fuel Facility and Provides Operations Update
(Cielo) Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (CSE:CMC)(OTCQB:CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”) announces that Renewable U Halifax Inc. and the Company are actively
March 23, 2020 Read Full Article
The Global Annual Market Value of Biogas is Expected to Reach $20.9 Billion by 2028
(Navigant) Biogas and renewable natural gas offer solutions vital to further sustainability and decarbonization -- A new report from Navigant Research projects global biogas
March 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Sekab and Vertoro to Build Large-Scale Demonstration Plant to Produce a New Platform for Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals, and Materials
(Sekab) A new demo plant in Örnsköldsvik will be the first in the world to produce a 2G platform for sustainable
March 09, 2020 Read Full Article
Japanese Consortium to Study SAF Production Using Fulcrum Bioenergy’s Technology
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, Japan Airlines, Marubeni, JXTG Nippon Oil and Energy and JGC Japan have agreed to
March 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Who’s the Mystery Date? Green Hydrogen for Renewable Diesel’s Stealthy Project
by Jim Lane (Hydrogen Digest) From Planet Houston we’ve heard that ENGlobal inked a $20 million to supply process modules that
January 31, 2020 Read Full Article
Alternative Biofuel Could Help Tackle Pollution Problems
by Priyom Bose (AZO Cleantech) Recently, global warming and ways of preventing the effect of pollution in our environment, have
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Carbon Recycling: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech’s CarbonSmart
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LanzaTech is turning our global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace
December 31, 2019 Read Full Article
Oil Majors Bet on Compact Bio-gas to Tackle Emission Woes in India
by Shahkar Abidi (Auto Car Pro) Over 500 letters of intent (LoIs) have been issued to entrepreneurs by three government-owned oil marketing companies
December 26, 2019 Read Full Article
BIO Partners with LCFC to Drive Adoption of Low Carbon Fuel Policies
(Biofuels International) The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has teamed up with the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition (LCFC) to drive adoption
November 25, 2019 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2019 Multi-Slide Guides to Biogas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) An organization well worth knowing in the world of biogas, or renewable methane, is the
October 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Countering Misinformation on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(IATA) Attempts to discredit CORSIA through false assertions about SAF do not stand up to scrutiny, says Michael Gill, Director,
September 30, 2019 Read Full Article
Total Prepares to Begin Operations at La Mède Biorefinery
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) French multinational oil giant Total S.A. is just days away from a much-anticipated startup at its
May 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due…Certifications and the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How do you know a company is telling the truth about their sustainability claims? How do
May 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Biogas Business: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Conversion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Terry Mazanec, a member of Lee Enterprises Consulting offers this illuminating overview of biogas, what it’s
February 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Second-Generation Biofuels Show Environmental Sustainability Benefits
(Univeristy of Pittsburg/R&D Magazine) Numerous studies have raised critical concerns about the promise of corn ethanol's ability to mitigate climate
May 22, 2017 Read Full Article
FCC and Seat Partner in Project to Drive Biogas Production for Vehicular Use
(Bioenergy Insight) ... The project seeks to develop an innovative process for enhancing bioenergy production from municipal, agricultural, and
October 04, 2016 Read Full Article
DOE Issues Report on Reducing Commercial Aviation GHG Emissions
by Katie Fletcher (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. DOE’s National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recently released a report dedicated
July 21, 2016 Read Full Article
Biogas! The Big Cellulosic Fuel Breakthrough?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Already, biogas as a renewable fuel is accounting for 90% of all cellulosic RIN production
July 27, 2015 Read Full Article
Waste Lines: The Hottest Trends with Bio’s Coolest Feedstock
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Regardless of its naming deficiencies, waste has been hot and getting hotter as a
May 29, 2012 Read Full Article
Swedish Forests Spawn New 'Green' Diesel
by Karen Holst (The Local) ...Earlier this year, Preem, a leading Swedish oil company, emerged as the world’s first company to
May 04, 2011 Read Full Article
Cobalt Raises $20M in Series D Round; Parsons & Whittemore Joins
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...The additional capital will enable Cobalt to build out its new 470,000 gallon per year
May 03, 2011 Read Full Article
Blairstown Ethanol Plant Gets $2.9 Million State Grant
by George Ford (SourceMedia Group News/Eastern Iowa Business) The Iowa Power Fund Board awarded a $2.9 million grant to a cellulosic
September 17, 2010 Read Full Article
Auburn Researchers Finding Ways to Turn Waste Into Fuel
by Travis Herrmann (TheAuburn Plainsman) Auburn University researchers have patented a new process for producing ethanol from paper (m)ill waste
July 30, 2010 Read Full Article
Consultation Launch on Revised Waste Framework Directive
(UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) A consultation on how to implement the revised EU Waste Framework Directive
July 13, 2010 Read Full Article
International Paper, Fiberight LLC Combine to Produce Ethanol from Recycle Board Mill
(Recycling Today) International Paper has begun an arrangement whereby the Maryland-based company Fiberight will convert the unusable fiber generated at IP’s
June 01, 2010 Read Full Article
W2 Energy Purchases Agri-Green Biodiesel
(MarketWire) W2 Energy, a clean energy company is pleased to announce that on May 7, 2010, it signed a Letter of